21 km - Half marathon

Start time: 10:15 am
Start and finish: Market Square, mass start
Time limit for the marathon: 3 hours
The broom van marks the end of the official race.

+1500 runner

The running community is rallying around this race. We’re delighted to welcome you among us.

3 lands

A race across borders through Switzerland, France and Germany.

-70 nation

We are delighted to welcome athletes from every continent.

Categorien

Category	Year of birth	Start time	Progressive rate
HM20 / HF20	1998 - 2009	10:15	70.00 CHF
HM30 / HF30	1988 - 1997	10:15	70.00 CHF
HM40 / HF40	1978 - 1987	10:15	70.00 CHF
HM50 / HF50	1968 - 1977	10:15	70.00 CHF
HM60 / HF60	1958 - 1967	10:15	70.00 CHF
HM70 / HF70	1957 - ...	10:15	70.00 CHF

Details about the half marathon

Distance

The half-marathon covers a distance of 21.097 km through Switzerland, Germany and France.

Cost

Registration fees

70 CHF

Registration

Registration is via Datasport. Click here to register.

Refunds

Registration fees are non-refundable. When registering online, you can take out cancellation insurance with Datasport

Registration deadline

Registration closes on 20 May 2026. From 1 May 2027, the list of participants cannot be amended. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Refreshments

5 / 26 km
8,4 / 29,4 km
13,2 / 28,3 km
17,2 / 38,3 km
Finish

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How to get to the 3-Country Run

Here you will find all the information you need to get there.

Address, start and finish

Marktplatz 1, 4001 Basel, Switzerlandweiz

Access by car

The ‘Storchen’ and ‘Basel City’ car parks (Basel University Hospital) are just a few minutes’ walk from the market square

Access by public transport

All runners will receive a free public transport ticket via email from Datasport (see map below). The ticket will be sent approximately one week before the race; please also check your spam folder.

Download the timetable

Important dates for your registration

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October 1, 2026
Registration opens
March 1, 2027
Price increase
May 1, 2027
Price increase
March 20, 2023
Registration closes
May 23, 2027
Day of the race

We have hotel offers for you

Unser Partnerhotel, das Essential by Dorint Basel City bietet den Teilnehmer*Innen des 3Laenderlaufes, Sonderkonditionen mit Late Check-out (auf Anfrage und nach Verfügbarkeit).

Arrival

Sunday, 16 Mai 2026 from 15:00 Uhr

Departure

Sunday, 17 Mai 2026 to 12:00 Uhr

Scope of services

Breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, fitness area, BaslerCard, water bottle and more

Essential Room

Single occupancy rate: CHF 179.00 Double occupancy rate: CHF 199.00 City tax: CHF 4.00 per person per night

Superior Room

Single occupancy rate: CHF 179.00 Double occupancy rate: CHF 199.00 City tax: CHF 4.00 per person per night

Contact

Essential by Dorint Basel City, Schönaustrasse 10, 4058 Basel +41 44 808 10 65 or reservierung.basel@dorint.com.

Extras

Garage parking spaces for CHF 15.00 per day (instead of CHF 25.00) Pasta dishes the evening before from CHF 24.00 per person (please book in advance) The following night can only be booked on request and subject to availability.